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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.24, 1,349.02 and 845.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.24, 1,349.02 and 845.02 is: 1,167.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.24 : 1,349.02 = 845.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.24/1,349.02 = 845.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.24x = 1,349.02 × 845.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.24x = 1,139,948.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,948.88/976.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.69

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